Competing for top honors, the yacht, boat, kayak, and canoe owners participating in this longstanding holiday tradition go all out with their decorations, festooning their vessels with thousands of lights and even special effects, all in line with the “Jingle on the Waves” theme. Homeowners along the parade route also get in the spirit, draping their houses with extravagant decorations.

Dec. 15 through 19, starting and ending at the tip of Lido Isle, Newport Beach.

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